Tiling Over Brick Fireplace

They come on mesh sheets that are about 10 x12.

Tiling over brick fireplace.

The process was so simple and mess free and the end result is beautful. I m excited to share the steps with you here so you can do the same in your home. Learn how to do it yourself with this simple tutorial. Tiling over an existing brick fireplace can create a dramatic new look or restore some natural beauty if the brick has been painted over.

Cover the hearth with a drop cloth and remove the mantel and anything else that s attached to the brick. Place tile spacers around the tiles and add thinset as you go. The old brick fireplace had a few chunks of mortar missing as well as some chips taken out from removing the ugly peach tile. Before i can cover up the brick with new beautiful tile i need to smooth out the surface.

So i took a peek at marble tile just for fun and once i brought it home and saw it with the fireplace i was head over heels. Choose from ceramic tile or natural stone tile like marble granite or slate. The before and after images are stunning. Keep setting tiles until you reach the top of the surround.

I went with these 2 x4 venatino marble tiles. It was built in 1923 and it has such an abundance of character and charm that it s fun to restore and renovate simply because you get to unveil and experience some of the old world charm that seemed so natural for those older homes. This video take you through the entire process of covering a brick fireplace with tile. Tiling over brick even painted bricked is an easy diy project as long as your brick is in good condition.

Renovating with a tile over brick fireplace design i love my old craftsman style house. If the mantel is a fixed part of the fireplace lay the tiles over top of it. If you ve been following this entire fireplace makeover process on instagram let me remind you of what we started with. Check out my youtube channe.

Steps for tiling over a brick fireplace. Diy tile fireplace makeover. Install thinset cement base directly to the existing brick or apply a cement board substrate. Go over the entire area with a wire brush to dislodge any loose mortar then scrub off the soot with a rag soaked in white vinegar.

In many cases skim coating the existing brick with thinset will create a strong smooth surface for tile installation. Jan 19 2013 make over a brick fireplace with ceramic or natural stone tiles.